Super admin . 24th Feb, 2024, 8:39 AM
In collaboration with Hanover Research, Instructure, the
creators of Canvas LMS, conducted the 2023 State of Student Success and
Engagement in Higher Education, a global survey spanning 17 countries. The
study gathered perspectives from 6,100 current students, administrators, and
faculty across 2-year, 4-year, public, and private higher education
institutions. The survey sought insights into the critical drivers of student
success and engagement, revealing six key trends that resonate across regions
and hold significant importance for learners and educators alike.
1. Skills-Based Learning Dominates:
Practical application in the workforce takes center stage as
students express a strong preference for skills-based learning. The changing
job landscape, especially with an increasing number of remote positions,
emphasizes the need for students to showcase tangible skills to potential
employers. Career advancement, learning new skills, cost considerations, and
program flexibility emerge as major influencers driving students towards
skills-based learning opportunities.
2. Rise of Certificates and Apprenticeships:
Certificates and apprenticeship programs gain prominence as
valuable assets for both students and employers. Recognized for their
demonstrable proof of workplace skills and adaptability for lifelong learners,
these programs address challenges like longer life expectancy, rising education
costs, and shifts in the workplace. Students increasingly view certificates and
apprenticeships not only as avenues for practical skills-building but also as
strategic tools for career readiness and advancement.
3. The AI Divide and Educational Consistency:
While generative AI tools remain underutilized by educators,
a potential divide in skill development is on the horizon. Institutions need to
establish consistent guidelines and training around generative AI to avoid
widening this gap. Instead of fixating on concerns like cheating, educators
should focus on exploring new assessment methods and productive uses of AI
tools, especially in course building, to better prepare students for
technologically advanced future jobs.
4. The Accessibility Challenge:
Access to technology emerges as the linchpin for student
success and engagement, but a persistent accessibility gap remains.
Institutions, in their pursuit of technological evolution, risk exacerbating
disparities for students lacking access to technology, edtech tools, and
reliable internet connections. While learning management systems are employed
to enhance accessibility, addressing the digital divide remains a paramount
challenge.
5. Mental Health Resources and Time Off:
Institutions offer mental health resources, primarily in the
form of in-person/virtual counseling, but students and educators express a
greater desire for personal/mental health days off. There's a disconnect
between the resources provided by institutions and students' awareness of them,
signaling an opportunity for institutions to enhance visibility and
communication regarding mental health resources.
6. Empowering Educators:
Educators feel most empowered when given autonomy, respect,
and holistic support. Their desire for personal development opportunities,
recognition of achievements, and avenues to provide feedback underscore the
importance of institutional support. Empowering educators involves
acknowledging their autonomy, respecting their positions, and ensuring care for
their physical and mental well-being.
These trends collectively underscore the need for innovation
in higher education. Meeting learners where they are is pivotal for student
success and engagement. Institutions can lead by embracing and leveraging
edtech and AI tools consistently, while simultaneously offering comprehensive
personal and mental health support for both learners and educators. For a
deeper dive into these global insights, download the full study.
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